Pumpkin Patches and More.org
This page provides a detailed list of Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!! Just scroll down this page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!
We have loads of related resources here, too.
- What is the history of Halloween?
- Halloween around the world
- How to choose a pumpkin
- How to EASILY carve a beautiful Jack-O-Lantern, fully illustrated!
- How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!)
- Other pumpkin recipes (pie, soup, bread, roasted seeds)
- History of the Jack-o-Lantern
- Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
- Halloween clip art
- Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
- Halloween links to Halloween web sites
On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn (these links open new pages, just close them to return here). Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm! Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..
I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form! And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!
- To find fruit and vegetable pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Maine, click here.
- To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Maine, click here.
Maine: Franklin, Oxford and Somerset counties Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!Franklin County
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Sandy River Farms - pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides,
restrooms, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, snacks and
refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo
Route 27, Farmington, ME 04938. Open: Milk- all daytime hours, go to dairy section across the street Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch- Late August through late October Haunted Maze- October 30th and 31st when the sun has set. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Pick your own squashes as well as pumpkins, free hayrides, corn \"sandbox\" for children under five (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 20, 2010)
Oxford County
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Apple Acres Farm - apples
Durgintown Road, South Hiram, Maine. Phone: 207-625-4777 Toll free;800-647-4725. Fax 207-625-4777. Email: bjon@psouth.net Many varieties to choose from including Paula Reds, Macs, Cortlands, Macouns, Red Delicious, Spensers, Mutsus, Honey Crisps and Northern Spys. Open September 1 - October 10. -
McSherry Orchards - pumpkins
Sweden, Maine. Phone: 603-447-2737. Pick your own pumpkins in Sweden, Maine. or visit our farm stand on Rte 16 in Conway, NH. Free quart of cider with each bushel picked. Free small pumpkins for the children. Free wagon and hay rides. Open September and October, daily, 9 am to 5 pm. Restrooms available. -
Pietree Orchard - Uses
natural growing practices, pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples,
pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on
the premises), gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand,
porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
803 Waterford Rd, Sweden, ME 04040. Phone: 207-647-9419. Open: All days, from 9 am to 5 pm September 1 to October 31. Directions: Bridgton: 93 N to intersection with the Waterford road, turn right and go app. 2.3 miles. Fryeburg: Route 5 N to route 93 intersection, turn onto 93 and follow for app. 7 miles. Norway: Route 117/118 turn at the Keoka Beach Camping sign onto the Waterford Road The orchard is app. 7 miles. Harrison: Route 35 to Route 35/37 to intersection in south Waterford, turn left onto the Waterford Road and go app. 3 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Kitchen is open from 10am to 4pm Friday through Sunday. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 07, 2011)
Somerset County
- Cayford Orchards - apples and pears, strawberries, raspberries,
blueberries, pumpkins and squash
Hilton Hill Road, Skowhegan, Maine. Phone: 207-474-2970. Email appleboy_74@yahoo.com PYO apples and pears or ready picked. Specializing in antique varieties and many new varieties. Also pumpkins and squash. Hay rides on weekends. Coming soon, pyo strawberries, raspberries, blueberries. 3 miles north of Skowhegan post office on Route 150, half mile up Hilton Hill Road, Skowhegan, Maine. Open: 9 to 5 daily mid-August through October, Wed - Sun until Christmas
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The Apple Farm - apples
104 Back Road, Fairfield, Maine. Phone: 207-453-7656 Toll free: 877-453-7656. Fax 207-453-2717. Email applefarm@adelphia.net Pick your own apples -- Macs, Cortlands, Red and Golden Delicious, Golden Russets, Pearmains, Winter Bananas and others in season. Wagon rides on weekends. Open September through October 25 from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Handicapped Accessible. Restroom available. Bus parking.
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